Ultraviolette Automotive, a Bengaluru-based startup, will soon sell its F77 electric bike in Turkey.
- F77’s performance is comparable to 250-300cc petrol bikes
- It is available in two variants–Standard and Recon
About the Ultraviolette F77
Unveiled at the Motorbike Istanbul 2024 exhibition, the F77 will be soon sold in the Turkish market through K-Rides, a motorcycle distributor based in Turkey. K-Rides is part of Kibar Holding, an industrial conglomerate based in Turkey.
At the show, Ultraviolette had showcased the top-spec F77 Recon. This variant is powered by a 10.3kWh battery with a claimed IDC range of 307km. The F77 has a claimed top speed of 152kph and has a 0-60 kph acceleration time of just 2.9s. In terms of features, the F77 gets 5-inch TFT dash with bluetooth connectivity, all-LED lighting and three riding modes–Glide, Combat and Ballistic. In India, the Ultraviolette F77 is currently priced at Rs 3.80 lakh for the Standard variant while the Recon variant costs Rs 4.55 lakh. At this pricing, the Ultraviolette F77 is placed right between sporty 300-400cc rivals like the KTM 390 Duke (Rs 3.10 lakh) and Kawasaki Ninja 500 (Rs 5.24). Additionally, Ultraviolette has also introduced its Supernova charging infrastructure in India which can reduce charging time down to 60 minutes.
Speaking on the unveiling of Ultraviolette F77 in the Turkish market, Mr. Narayan Subramaniam, CEO & Co-Founder, Ultraviolette said, "We are thrilled to showcase the Ultraviolette F77 to the vibrant and dynamic market of Türkiye in association with K-RIDES. At the time of launch of the F77 back in 2022, Ultraviolette had received interests for its flagship motorcycle from over 190 countries hinting towards a strong global demand. The F77’s display at the MotoBike Istanbul 2024 signifies a decisive leap forward in Ultraviolette's global expansion strategy”.
Azaman Chothia
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